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Tuesday, November 25

L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraodinaire Lipsticks

L'Oreal Colour Riche Extraodinaire Lipsticks in #101 Rose Melody (left) & #500 Molto Mauve (right)
I really love the look of wet, glossy, lips in the summer months, so I picked up two of the new L’Oreal Colour Riche Extraordinaire lipsticks in Molto Mauve (500) and Rose Melody (101). Because I totally needed more lip products. Surprisingly, L’Oreal have gone with the lipstick label here instead of lacquer, claiming they have substituted the stiff, waxy materials you usually find in lipsticks with micro oils. These micro oils apparently reveal ‘the full richness’ of colour pigments and help ‘reflect light for extraordinary depth and shine.’

#101 Rose Melody (top) & #500 Molto Mauve (bottom)
The lightest shade I purchased, Rose Melody, is a pinkie-peach colour and, Molto Mauve a light plum. I did notice the lighter shade was quite sheer, and took a couple of layers to build up some colour. I don't mind this, mainly because sheer lipsticks and glosses (especially light pinks) seem to sit better on my lips. The darker shade, Molto Mauve only needed one to two layers to give it the colour is does in the swatch above. L’Oreal were definitely spot on about the shininess. Both shades have a crazy amount of glittery particles to enhance their vibrancy, but they’re minuscule, and don’t detract from the overall smoothness of the formula.

The one thing I don’t like about these lipsticks is the texture. They’re thick, sticky, and transfer like crazy. But hey, that’s 90% of lipsticks for you. So don’t make the mistake of going out on a windy day with your hair down (like I did). Aside from this, the packaging is very sleek and also has a colour indicator built in on the side. The applicator is a (dare I say) furry sponge that's easy to use and control. They smell amazing; a tropical paradise in a bottle, and give that wet, glossy, finish that seem to be all the rage in summer.

9 comments:

  1. I have the same thoughts about these! :) The shades are beautiful though - sadly the formula isn't :(

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    1. I agree, they have a great range of shades. There's a really nice orange and red as well. I don't think I'll be getting any more though...sorry Loreal!

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  2. Oooh both shades are so pretty! I love the glossy lips look but I'm not that much of a fan on wearing it myself because my hair always manages to get stuck on my lips even if there's no wind!
    Yet Another Makeup Blog.

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    1. This is the problem I have! I have such fine hair, even if it's not a windy day, there are always stray hairs that seem to find a home on my lips haha.

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  3. the shades are so so pretty but i really don't get along with the formula! i just can't stand sticky lip glosses, the only downside of these! x

    Angela | The Sunday Chapter

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    1. At least they keep your lips moisturised for a little longer than regular lipsticks haha.

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  4. Great honest review :) I don't particularly like the formula but they do look lovely on the lips :)

    Kate | themintedbeauty.com

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    1. Thank you Kate! Despite what I think about the formula, they do look really nice on the lips :)

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  5. Shame about the texture but the colours are gorgeous! They'll look perfect in the summer :) x

    The Belle Narrative

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